Circulating serum amyloid A levels but not SAA1 variants predict long-term outcomes of angiographically confirmed coronary artery disease
Journal
Tzu chi medical journal
Journal Volume
34
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
2022
Author(s)
Yeh, Kuan-Hung
Hsu, Lung-An
Teng, Ming-Sheng
Tzeng, I-Shiang
Wu, Semon
Lin, Jeng-Feng
Ko, Yu-Lin
Abstract
Circulating serum amyloid A (SAA) levels are strongly associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk and severity. The association between SAA1 genetic variants, SAA levels, inflammatory marker levels, and coronary artery disease (CAD) prognosis has not been fully understood.
Subjects
Coronary artery disease; Genome-wide association study; Long-term outcomes; SAA1 gene; Serum amyloid A
SDGs
Type
journal article